theme A - religion family and relationships

what is the nature of human sexuality

• created in image of God-equal dignity - complement each other

• sex is only marital as it is unitive and procreative

What does Theology of Body say

• God loves every person and created both sexes to have dignity

• sex is essential in marriage and only marital

• true love includes only having the number of children that can be cared for

What does theology of body say about marital sex

• unites couple in love

• brings 2 people into a communion

• gives possibility of new life

• can use natural contraception

what does theology of body say about sex outside of marriage

• exploitation for pleasure

• makes people selfish

• adultery breaks marriage vows

• sin

• deprives human dignity

Contrasting views to theology of body about sexual relationships and contraception

• some christian denominations allow contraception in some cases

• many british people have casual partners

• contraceptives prevent STI's and unplanned pregnancies

what does CC teach about sex

between man and woman in marriage
adultery is wrong and betrayal
homosexual sex is not acceptable

CC teaching about sex before marriage

virginity offered in marriage makes couple feel loved
-deprived
no sex before marriage means less STI's spread

contrasting views about sex before marriage

many christains and others do it
some british people have casual sex and use contraceptives to prevent pregnancies

catholic views of Sex vs non religious views

CC teaching about homosexuality

they should live celibate lives
sexual relations are not accepted - no new life
loved by God-treated with respect

Contrasting Views of Homosexuality:

Same sex marriage legal - 2014 - reflects british view
Protestants accept same sex marriage

Conditions for valid marriage

remain together for sickness and for poorer
free will
not closely related
consent
catholic priest present

catholic view of same sex marriage vs contrasting view

what did Pope Francis say about homosexuality

acts are sinful
in itself is not sinful
shouldnt be marginalised in society

CC view on what is marriage

valuable commitment strengthening over time

nature of marriage

providing loving relationship where children can grow
exclusive union of man and woman
sacrament where God's love is given
sign of Christ's love for church

What are the marriage promises

public decleration
identity must be shown
same promises
together for dificulties too
only end with death

what is cohabituation

unmarried couple living together and sexual relationship

Why does CC disagree with Cohabituation

breaks sanctity of sexual union / marriage
creates insecurity
splitting up affects children
destroys sense of family

what is an annulment

statement by CC that there was no valid marriage in the first place

possible conditions for annulment

affairs
never had sex
contraception
forces marriage

Catholic position on divorce

• Marriage promises made before God cannot be broken.

• God made man and woman to be united as one

• Jesus taught that a divorce remarrying is committing adultery Mark 10

• marriage is till death do us part.

Catholic position on remarriage

divorce : catholic vs contrasting

Divorce

catholic : People should stick by their marriage promises The couple knew what they were committing to

contrasting : It is impossible to know what the future holds If the marriage has broken down, divorce may be the solution

remarriage: catholic vs contrasting

CC teaching on family planning and contraceptives

sex must be unitive and procreative - artificial contraception shouldnt stop it
natural family planning is allowed
no STI's spread if no sex before marriage
pregnancies are upto God
God said "be fruitful and multiply"

Contrasting View in British society on family planning and Contraceptives

stops STIs
prevents unwanted pregnancies
stops too many children to support
overpopulation

purpose of family

provide children with stability and education for life
community
development of wider society
part of life and mission of church

what is a nuclear family

mother father,children living together
usual for most catholics in Britain

what is an extended family

additional relatives to nuclear family
common in some cultures and religions (sometimes Catholics)

what are other family types

single parent with children
same sex couple with/out children
more common in British society

What does CC teach about procreation and security in a family

best environment to bring up children
children are sign of parents love
stable and safe for children
mutal support

CC teach about parental teachers in family

most important of children
role models
encourage to respect everyone
provide atmosphere of value

Roles and responsibilites in family

children honour parents
fathers show kindness
parents show love to each other

CC teach about dignity of work in home

most important role of women is mother/ look after home
men- protector + provider
women should not be stopped from being a mother

Explain parenthood in Britain

• more same sex and ¼ are single parents

• same sex parents says love between parents is what matters

Importance of Women in Bible 

Jesus showed respect to all women and had same standards
Mary mother
Mary Magdalene
Esther

Importance of men in Bible

Women were not accepted as travelling preachers
most events about men
12 male apostles
1st missionaries and leaders of church were men

CC teaching about equality of wo/men

equal dignity and rights
complement each other
value gifts and qualities of each other
marriage is a bond that completes them

Contrasting (athiest/humanist) views on gender equality

agree with equality of sexes
equal opportunities should be for women
men+women are equally capable of fulfilling same roles in home

what is gender prejudice and discrimination

1)attitude that 1 gender is superior to other
2) putting this attitude into action

CC teachings on gender discrimination

stops use of God-given talents
damaging
support should be given to mothers
devalues person

gender discrimination : catholics vs non-religious

quote showing human being as male + female

“from the beginning of creation, God made the male and female for this reason a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife and the 2 shall become one flesh” mark 10

“ the body pleasure …. a high status ” you cat

“ the body pleasure and erotic joy enjoy a high status ” you cat

“Because love … and so unique” you cat 407

“ He who …. in his commitment.” catechism

“Because love is so great, so sacred and so unique” you cat 407

“ He who commits adultery fails in his commitment.” catechism

“The consent finds its fulfilment ….” catechism

“The consent finds its fulfilment in the two becoming one flesh” catechism

“the well-being of the individual is ….. of family life” gaudier et spes

“the well-being of the individual is closely bound up with the healthy state of family life” gaudier et spes

quotes showing annulment divorce and marriage

“The church maintains that a new union cannot be recognises valid if the first marriage was” catechism

….. in perfected through a great spirit of sacrifice”

“Family communion can only be preserved in perfected through a great spirit of sacrifice”

“be subject to one another ….”

“…. compelled to work outside the home”

“be subject to one another out of reverence for Christ”

“wives and mothers are not in practice compelled to work outside the home”

“both men and women are…”

“in the unity of the two are called not only to exist side-by-side ….”

“both men and women are human beings to an equal degree”

“in the unity of the two are called not only to exist side-by-side altogether but to exist mutually”

“Male and female … “

“Male and female differentiate two individuals of equal dignity ”